The faster you walk, the longer you will last!

Medical News Today page leads new research investigating the relationship between walking speed and risk of death. The end shows that walking can help protect health and prolong our lives.

A new study brings good news for pedestrians - and especially those who like fast walking. The faster you go, the longer you extend your life, according to the study.

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Walking can help protect your health and prolong your life.

Medical News Today page leads new research investigating the relationship between walking speed and risk of death. The end shows that walking can help protect health and prolong our lives . Walking for at least 2 hours per week will reduce the risk of all-cause mortality.

This activity also helps improve cognitive and psychological awareness.

Most studies only consider walking effects as an activity but do not pay much attention to walking speed that may affect long-term results.

This is exactly what scientists from five organizations around the world discovered, including University of Sydney (Australia), University of Limerick (Ireland) and Cambridge University, Edinburgh and Ulster (United Kingdom). .

The research leader - Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis - from the University of Sydney - and the team discovered the link between rapid walking speed and mortality from cardiovascular disease, cancer and all causes.

The findings are published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Update 15 December 2018
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